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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1937
Page
2
Private bequests have aided Bristol by building the Colt and Guiteras Memorials for schools. Now the Andrews Memorial supports vocational training and gym equipment. Readers debate preferred later uses such as bleachers at Guiteras Field or a harborfront swimming area with bathhouses and a modern pool.
Franklin Police Chief Anthony J. Ferrara calls for town cooperation to prevent injuries and deaths during the Fourth as he cites a firecracker incident on Franklin street. He warns families to handle fireworks safely, keep matches away from children, clear rubbish, and avoid near buildings, urging restraint during the Independence Day parade.
The Mt Carmel feast committee reports favorable progress for the two day program July 16 17 with sub committees returning positive. Doll carriage parade entries may be sent to several listed volunteers and a bazaar will be held July 10 in Parish Hall to benefit the feast fund.
A reader asks the editor if the noontime patriotic exercises could be held in a school auditorium instead of the town hall, noting past practice. He addresses F C and signs as A M Adams.
Fred Foster under goes operation at St Josephs Hospital Providence. Theresa Marino class of 34 graduates from St Marys Hospital Brooklyn. Margaret Morgan visiting in town with Ernest Morgan family on High Street. June sale at Bristol Wallpaper Store 295 Hope Street. Walter Tremieres of 295 Hope Street noted. James Magee returns home after Rhode Island Hospital operation. Captain William I Baker Jr furlough. Sgt Euclid J Demers injured. Mrs William F Duffy hosts bridge for St Marys Church. Albert Newbold award at La Salle Academy for scholastic attainment. Alphonse Rebello boccia team defeats East Providence 14 to 7. Federal Hib rean to lead Bristol events Sunday. Blue Moon Restaurant arson attempt reported. Rev Michael J Ryan injured. improving after fall. 10th wedding anniversary of Manuel F Sylvia observed. guests include Postmaster Coggeshall and Anthony J Nunes. Rebekah Lodge to meet at Odd Fellows Hall. Washington visit for Menard family. Fourth of July preparations at Suzmans store. St Elizabeths Church plans fifth annual outing Aug 15. Newport trips advertised. Arthur M McCaw recovering from operation at New England Baptist Hospital. Matthew DiMartino summering with parents. Larned House rented for July August. Italo American Club votes donation to Mount Carmel feast. membership drive under way. Colt Memorial High School 73 graduates host reception at school auditorium with dance. Gardiner K Seymour graduates from New England Conservatory of Music majoring in organ. joins Kappa Gamma Psi. Seymour previously studied in Leipzig and Juilliard.
Obituary and social notes from Rhode Island Hospital report Fred Macauley Sr. under observation while St Michael’s Ghird school picnic, set for Thursday at Mrs Frank P Howe’s farm Metacom Avenue, postponed Saturday due to inclement weather. Hostesses listed: Miss Henrietta Connery Bay View and Mrs William Deners Bay View Avenue. Saturday hosts Mrs Owen Hughes Franklin Street and Mrs James E Connors Hope Street.
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